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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,356.48 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,356.48 and 356.68 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,356.48 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,356.48 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,356.48 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 483,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,829.29/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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