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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.93, 1,358.05 and 385.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.93, 1,358.05 and 385.07 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.93 : 1,358.05 = 385.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.93/1,358.05 = 385.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.93x = 1,358.05 × 385.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.93x = 522,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,949.29/904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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