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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,355.94 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,355.94 and 384.06 is: 575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,355.94 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,355.94 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,355.94 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 520,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,762.32/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.94

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