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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,355.94 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,355.94 and 356.40 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,355.94 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,355.94 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,355.94 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 483,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,257.02/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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