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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,355.64 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,355.64 and 355.86 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,355.64 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,355.64 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,355.64 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 482,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,418.05/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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