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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.83, 1,355.56 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.83, 1,355.56 and 245.72 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.83 : 1,355.56 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.83/1,355.56 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.83x = 1,355.56 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.83x = 333,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,090.98/903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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