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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,356.36 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,356.36 and 357.36 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,356.36 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,356.36 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,356.36 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 484,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,708.81/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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