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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,358.31 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,358.31 and 357.54 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,358.31 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,358.31 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,358.31 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 485,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,650.16/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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