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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.25, 1,356.41 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.25, 1,356.41 and 348.92 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.25 : 1,356.41 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.25/1,356.41 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.25x = 1,356.41 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.25x = 473,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,277.75/904.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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