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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.86, 1,354.87 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.86, 1,354.87 and 355.83 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.86 : 1,354.87 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.86/1,354.87 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.86x = 1,354.87 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.86x = 482,103.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,103.39/903.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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