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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,357.70 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,357.70 and 357.47 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,357.70 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,357.70 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,357.70 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 485,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,328.44/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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