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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,356.36 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,356.36 and 356.90 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,356.36 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,356.36 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,356.36 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 484,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,078.10/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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