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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,356.97 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,356.97 and 356.73 is: 535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,356.97 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,356.97 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,356.97 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 484,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,071.91/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.31

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