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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,355.46 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,355.46 and 356.08 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,355.46 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,355.46 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,355.46 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 482,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,652.20/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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