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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,356.15 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,356.15 and 356.84 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,356.15 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,356.15 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,356.15 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 483,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,928.57/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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