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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,358.24 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,358.24 and 357.52 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,358.24 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,358.24 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,358.24 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 485,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,597.96/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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