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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,356.92 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,356.92 and 356.85 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,356.92 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,356.92 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,356.92 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 484,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,216.90/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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