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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,357.56 and 349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,357.56 and 349.65 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,357.56 = 349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,357.56 = 349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,357.56 × 349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 474,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,670.85/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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