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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.34, 1,356.28 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.34, 1,356.28 and 348.93 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.34 : 1,356.28 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.34/1,356.28 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.34x = 1,356.28 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.34x = 473,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,245.91/904.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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