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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,357.38 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,357.38 and 357.23 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,357.38 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,357.38 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,357.38 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 484,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,890.07/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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