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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,358.14 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,358.14 and 350.08 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,358.14 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,358.14 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,358.14 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 475,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,457.65/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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