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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.77, 1,358.86 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.77, 1,358.86 and 357.94 is: 536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.77 : 1,358.86 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.77/1,358.86 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.77x = 1,358.86 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.77x = 486,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,390.35/905.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.99

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