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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.12, 1,356.06 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.12, 1,356.06 and 356.16 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.12 : 1,356.06 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.12/1,356.06 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.12x = 1,356.06 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.12x = 482,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,974.33/904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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