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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,355.85 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,355.85 and 279.06 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,355.85 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,355.85 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,355.85 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 378,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,363.50/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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