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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,357.14 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,357.14 and 357 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,357.14 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,357.14 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,357.14 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 484,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,498.98/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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