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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,357.21 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,357.21 and 357.46 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,357.21 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,357.21 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,357.21 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 485,148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,148.29/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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