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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.83, 1,357.24 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.83, 1,357.24 and 246.70 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.83 : 1,357.24 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.83/1,357.24 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.83x = 1,357.24 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.83x = 334,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,831.11/904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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