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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.17, 1,357.60 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.17, 1,357.60 and 357.51 is: 536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.17 : 1,357.60 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.17/1,357.60 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.17x = 1,357.60 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.17x = 485,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,355.58/905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.20

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