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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,357.59 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,357.59 and 357.24 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,357.59 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,357.59 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,357.59 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 484,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,985.45/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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