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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,355.23 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,355.23 and 384.03 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,355.23 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,355.23 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,355.23 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 520,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,448.98/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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