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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,357.31 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,357.31 and 357.51 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,357.31 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,357.31 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,357.31 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 485,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,255.87/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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