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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.87, 1,357.66 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.87, 1,357.66 and 357.21 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.87 : 1,357.66 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.87/1,357.66 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.87x = 1,357.66 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.87x = 484,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,970.18/904.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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