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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.07 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.07 and 334.28 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.07 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.07 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.07 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 453,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,641.36/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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