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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.01, 1,355.67 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.01, 1,355.67 and 355.89 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.01 : 1,355.67 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.01/1,355.67 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.01x = 1,355.67 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.01x = 482,470.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,470.29/904.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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