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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.47, 1,357.02 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.47, 1,357.02 and 356.33 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.47 : 1,357.02 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.47/1,357.02 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.47x = 1,357.02 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.47x = 483,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,550.33/904.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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