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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.93, 1,355.56 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.93, 1,355.56 and 384.18 is: 576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.93 : 1,355.56 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.93/1,355.56 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.93x = 1,355.56 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.93x = 520,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,773.68/903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.12

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