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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.86, 1,357.20 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.86, 1,357.20 and 357.48 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.86 : 1,357.20 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.86/1,357.20 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.86x = 1,357.20 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.86x = 485,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,171.86/904.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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