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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.03, 1,357.97 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.03, 1,357.97 and 385.16 is: 577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.03 : 1,357.97 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.03/1,357.97 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.03x = 1,357.97 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.03x = 523,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,035.73/905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.92

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