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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,356.37 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,356.37 and 356.83 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,356.37 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,356.37 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,356.37 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 483,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,993.51/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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