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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,357.65 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,357.65 and 357.18 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,357.65 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,357.65 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,357.65 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 484,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,925.43/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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