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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.33, 1,355.99 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.33, 1,355.99 and 356.64 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.33 : 1,355.99 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.33/1,355.99 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.33x = 1,355.99 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.33x = 483,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,600.27/904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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