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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.15, 1,357.12 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.15, 1,357.12 and 385.13 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.15 : 1,357.12 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.15/1,357.12 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.15x = 1,357.12 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.15x = 522,667.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,667.63/905.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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