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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,357.96 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,357.96 and 350.09 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,357.96 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,357.96 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,357.96 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 475,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,412.95/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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