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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.94, 1,355.66 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.94, 1,355.66 and 348.52 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.94 : 1,355.66 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.94/1,355.66 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.94x = 1,355.66 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.94x = 472,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,474.62/903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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