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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.08, 1,357.25 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.08, 1,357.25 and 357.12 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.08 : 1,357.25 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.08/1,357.25 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.08x = 1,357.25 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.08x = 484,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,701.12/905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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