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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,358.67 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,358.67 and 350.42 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,358.67 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,358.67 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,358.67 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 476,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,098.35/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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