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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,355.39 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,355.39 and 356.26 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,355.39 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,355.39 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,355.39 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 482,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,871.24/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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