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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.39, 1,355.52 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.39, 1,355.52 and 384.23 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.39 : 1,355.52 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.39/1,355.52 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.39x = 1,355.52 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.39x = 520,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,831.45/904.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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