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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.68, 1,357.28 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.68, 1,357.28 and 357.56 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.68 : 1,357.28 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.68/1,357.28 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.68x = 1,357.28 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.68x = 485,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,309.04/905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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