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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.33, 1,356.58 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.33, 1,356.58 and 246.25 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.33 : 1,356.58 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.33/1,356.58 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.33x = 1,356.58 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.33x = 334,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,059.46/904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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