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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,356.48 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,356.48 and 383.97 is: 576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,356.48 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,356.48 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,356.48 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 520,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,847.63/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.01

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