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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,355.63 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,355.63 and 356.33 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,355.63 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,355.63 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,355.63 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 483,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,043.08/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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