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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,357.32 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,357.32 and 384.64 is: 577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,357.32 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,357.32 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,357.32 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 522,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,079.56/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.04

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