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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,355.33 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,355.33 and 355.69 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,355.33 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,355.33 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,355.33 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 482,079.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,079.91/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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