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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.07, 1,357.26 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.07, 1,357.26 and 349.62 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.07 : 1,357.26 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.07/1,357.26 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.07x = 1,357.26 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.07x = 474,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,518.84/905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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