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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.22 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.22 and 357.26 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.22 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.22 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.22 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 484,871.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,871.84/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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