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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.25, 1,358.07 and 349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.25, 1,358.07 and 349.95 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.25 : 1,358.07 = 349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.25/1,358.07 = 349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.25x = 1,358.07 × 349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.25x = 475,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,248.06/905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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