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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,356.72 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,356.72 and 356.80 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,356.72 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,356.72 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,356.72 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 484,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,077.70/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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