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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.15, 1,358.03 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.15, 1,358.03 and 357.04 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.15 : 1,358.03 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.15/1,358.03 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.15x = 1,358.03 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.15x = 484,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,871.03/905.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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