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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.11, 1,356.75 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.11, 1,356.75 and 357.08 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.11 : 1,356.75 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.11/1,356.75 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.11x = 1,356.75 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.11x = 484,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,461.51/905.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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