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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,356.35 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,356.35 and 356.15 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,356.35 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,356.35 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,356.35 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 483,058.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,058.03/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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