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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,355.77 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,355.77 and 384.02 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,355.77 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,355.77 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,355.77 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 520,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,649.93/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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