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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,357.26 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,357.26 and 357.06 is: 535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,357.26 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,357.26 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,357.26 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 484,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,627.01/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.80

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