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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.90, 1,357.56 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.90, 1,357.56 and 357.04 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.90 : 1,357.56 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.90/1,357.56 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.90x = 1,357.56 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.90x = 484,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,703.22/904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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