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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,355.84 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,355.84 and 356.39 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,355.84 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,355.84 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,355.84 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 483,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,207.82/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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