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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,355.93 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,355.93 and 356.27 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,355.93 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,355.93 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,355.93 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 483,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,068.62/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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