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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.95, 1,356.47 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.95, 1,356.47 and 356.03 is: 534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.95 : 1,356.47 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.95/1,356.47 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.95x = 1,356.47 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.95x = 482,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,935.45/903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.25

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