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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,355.88 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,355.88 and 356 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,355.88 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,355.88 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,355.88 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 482,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,693.28/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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