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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.43, 1,357.97 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.43, 1,357.97 and 357.06 is: 535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.43 : 1,357.97 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.43/1,357.97 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.43x = 1,357.97 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.43x = 484,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,872.44/905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.52

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