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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.83, 1,358.95 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.83, 1,358.95 and 350.62 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.83 : 1,358.95 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.83/1,358.95 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.83x = 1,358.95 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.83x = 476,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,475.05/905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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