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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,356.27 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,356.27 and 356.37 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,356.27 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,356.27 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,356.27 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 483,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,333.94/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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