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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,356.45 and 384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,356.45 and 384.19 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,356.45 = 384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,356.45 = 384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,356.45 × 384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 521,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,131.13/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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