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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,355.46 and 383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,355.46 and 383.53 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,355.46 = 383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,355.46 = 383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,355.46 × 383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 519,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,852.80/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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