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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,356.53 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,356.53 and 356.41 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,356.53 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,356.53 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,356.53 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 483,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,480.86/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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