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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.90, 1,355.19 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.90, 1,355.19 and 383.61 is: 575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.90 : 1,355.19 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.90/1,355.19 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.90x = 1,355.19 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.90x = 519,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,864.44/903.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.13

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