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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,356.47 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,356.47 and 384.16 is: 576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,356.47 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,356.47 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,356.47 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 521,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,102.35/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.42

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