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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.99, 1,356.55 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.99, 1,356.55 and 356.95 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.99 : 1,356.55 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.99/1,356.55 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.99x = 1,356.55 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.99x = 484,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,220.52/904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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