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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.44, 1,357.91 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.44, 1,357.91 and 350.02 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.44 : 1,357.91 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.44/1,357.91 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.44x = 1,357.91 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.44x = 475,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,293.91/905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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