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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,355.76 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,355.76 and 383.86 is: 575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,355.76 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,355.76 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,355.76 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 520,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,418.64/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.81

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