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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,357.56 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,357.56 and 385.56 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,357.56 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,357.56 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,357.56 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 523,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,420.83/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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