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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,356.96 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,356.96 and 385.32 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,356.96 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,356.96 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,356.96 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 522,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,863.83/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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