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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,355.80 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,355.80 and 348.92 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,355.80 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,355.80 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,355.80 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 473,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,065.74/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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