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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,357.47 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,357.47 and 356.67 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,357.47 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,357.47 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,357.47 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 484,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,168.82/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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