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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,357.40 and 384.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,357.40 and 384.81 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,357.40 = 384.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,357.40 = 384.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,357.40 × 384.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 522,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,341.09/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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