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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.93, 1,356.78 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.93, 1,356.78 and 356.97 is: 535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.93 : 1,356.78 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.93/1,356.78 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.93x = 1,356.78 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.93x = 484,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,329.76/904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.21

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