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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.45, 1,355.84 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.45, 1,355.84 and 356.50 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.45 : 1,355.84 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.45/1,355.84 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.45x = 1,355.84 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.45x = 483,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,356.96/904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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