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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.89, 1,354.89 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.89, 1,354.89 and 355.32 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.89 : 1,354.89 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.89/1,354.89 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.89x = 1,354.89 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.89x = 481,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,420.85/903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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