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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.72, 1,356.52 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.72, 1,356.52 and 356.24 is: 534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.72 : 1,356.52 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.72/1,356.52 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.72x = 1,356.52 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.72x = 483,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,246.68/904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.14

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