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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,355.40 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,355.40 and 355.93 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,355.40 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,355.40 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,355.40 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 482,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,424.13/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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