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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.82, 1,357.40 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.82, 1,357.40 and 384.81 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.82 : 1,357.40 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.82/1,357.40 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.82x = 1,357.40 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.82x = 522,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,339.17/904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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