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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,356.68 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,356.68 and 356.79 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,356.68 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,356.68 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,356.68 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 484,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,049.86/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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