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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,355.71 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,355.71 and 356.91 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,355.71 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,355.71 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,355.71 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 483,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,866.46/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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