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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.00, 1,356.58 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.00, 1,356.58 and 356.43 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.00 : 1,356.58 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.00/1,356.58 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.00x = 1,356.58 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.00x = 483,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,523.71/905.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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