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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.88, 1,357.82 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.88, 1,357.82 and 357.44 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.88 : 1,357.82 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.88/1,357.82 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.88x = 1,357.82 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.88x = 485,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,330.60/904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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