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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.49, 1,356.40 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.49, 1,356.40 and 356.38 is: 534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.49 : 1,356.40 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.49/1,356.40 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.49x = 1,356.40 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.49x = 483,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,393.83/904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.44

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