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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.49, 1,356.72 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.49, 1,356.72 and 356.77 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.49 : 1,356.72 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.49/1,356.72 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.49x = 1,356.72 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.49x = 484,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,036.99/904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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