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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.60, 1,356.90 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.60, 1,356.90 and 356.50 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.60 : 1,356.90 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.60/1,356.90 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.60x = 1,356.90 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.60x = 483,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,734.85/904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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