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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,355.25 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,355.25 and 384.42 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,355.25 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,355.25 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,355.25 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 520,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,985.21/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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