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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,355.25 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,355.25 and 356.08 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,355.25 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,355.25 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,355.25 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 482,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,577.42/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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