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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.87, 1,356.03 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.87, 1,356.03 and 356.04 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.87 : 1,356.03 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.87/1,356.03 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.87x = 1,356.03 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.87x = 482,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,800.92/903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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