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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.31, 1,356.54 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.31, 1,356.54 and 356.36 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.31 : 1,356.54 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.31/1,356.54 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.31x = 1,356.54 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.31x = 483,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,413.29/904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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