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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.06, 1,356.10 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.06, 1,356.10 and 383.99 is: 575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.06 : 1,356.10 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.06/1,356.10 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.06x = 1,356.10 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.06x = 520,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,724.37/904.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.98

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