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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,356.87 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,356.87 and 356.94 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,356.87 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,356.87 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,356.87 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 484,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,321.18/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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