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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,355.06 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,355.06 and 355.95 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,355.06 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,355.06 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,355.06 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 482,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,331.83/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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