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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,356.28 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,356.28 and 356.20 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,356.28 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,356.28 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,356.28 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 483,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,102.65/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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