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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.45, 1,356.76 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.45, 1,356.76 and 348.98 is: 523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.45 : 1,356.76 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.45/1,356.76 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.45x = 1,356.76 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.45x = 473,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,482.10/904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.50

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