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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,355.98 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,355.98 and 356.03 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,355.98 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,355.98 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,355.98 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 482,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,769.56/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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