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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,355.81 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,355.81 and 355.76 is: 533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,355.81 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,355.81 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,355.81 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 482,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,334.41/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.43

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