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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.35 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.35 and 384.90 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.35 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.35 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.35 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 522,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,444.02/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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