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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.05, 1,355.15 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.05, 1,355.15 and 383.82 is: 575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.05 : 1,355.15 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.05/1,355.15 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.05x = 1,355.15 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.05x = 520,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,131.75/904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.34

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