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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.16, 1,357.34 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.16, 1,357.34 and 385.14 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.16 : 1,357.34 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.16/1,357.34 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.16x = 1,357.34 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.16x = 522,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,765.93/905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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