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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,357.02 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,357.02 and 356.68 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,357.02 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,357.02 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,357.02 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 484,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,021.89/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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