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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.31, 1,356.07 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.31, 1,356.07 and 348.68 is: 522.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.31 : 1,356.07 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.31/1,356.07 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.31x = 1,356.07 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.31x = 472,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,834.49/904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.87

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