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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,356.80 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,356.80 and 356.70 is: 535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,356.80 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,356.80 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,356.80 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 483,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,975.87/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.07

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