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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,357.56 and 357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,357.56 and 357.09 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,357.56 = 357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,357.56 = 357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,357.56 × 357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 484,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,771.10/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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