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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.24, 1,356.30 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.24, 1,356.30 and 356.52 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.24 : 1,356.30 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.24/1,356.30 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.24x = 1,356.30 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.24x = 483,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,548.08/904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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