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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.69, 1,357.72 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.69, 1,357.72 and 357.75 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.69 : 1,357.72 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.69/1,357.72 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.69x = 1,357.72 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.69x = 485,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,723.44/905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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