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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.38, 1,357.98 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.38, 1,357.98 and 358 is: 536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.38 : 1,357.98 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.38/1,357.98 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.38x = 1,357.98 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.38x = 486,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,156.84/905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.96

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