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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.95, 1,356.27 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.95, 1,356.27 and 356.18 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.95 : 1,356.27 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.95/1,356.27 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.95x = 1,356.27 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.95x = 483,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,069.47/903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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