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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.55, 1,358.07 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.55, 1,358.07 and 357.72 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.55 : 1,358.07 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.55/1,358.07 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.55x = 1,358.07 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.55x = 485,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,808.80/905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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