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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,355.40 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,355.40 and 356.36 is: 534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,355.40 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,355.40 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,355.40 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 483,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,010.34/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.14

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