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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,356.31 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,356.31 and 348.77 is: 523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,356.31 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,356.31 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,356.31 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 473,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,040.24/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.21

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