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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.01, 1,356.02 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.01, 1,356.02 and 355.90 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.01 : 1,356.02 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.01/1,356.02 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.01x = 1,356.02 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.01x = 482,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,600.74/904.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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