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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.17, 1,356.10 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.17, 1,356.10 and 356.51 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.17 : 1,356.10 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.17/1,356.10 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.17x = 1,356.10 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.17x = 483,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,465.71/904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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