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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.41, 1,356.33 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.41, 1,356.33 and 356.44 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.41 : 1,356.33 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.41/1,356.33 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.41x = 1,356.33 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.41x = 483,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,450.27/904.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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