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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,356.22 and 356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,356.22 and 356.23 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,356.22 = 356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,356.22 = 356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,356.22 × 356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 483,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,119.47/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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