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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,356.48 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,356.48 and 356.94 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,356.48 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,356.48 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,356.48 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 484,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,181.97/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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