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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,357.68 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,357.68 and 392 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,357.68 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,357.68 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,357.68 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 532,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,210.56/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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