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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.82, 1,355.85 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.82, 1,355.85 and 383.73 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.82 : 1,355.85 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.82/1,355.85 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.82x = 1,355.85 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.82x = 520,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,280.32/903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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