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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,355.23 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,355.23 and 356.61 is: 534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,355.23 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,355.23 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,355.23 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 483,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,288.57/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.59

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