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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.38 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.38 and 349.80 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.38 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.38 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.38 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 474,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,811.52/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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