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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.22, 1,357.08 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.22, 1,357.08 and 385.62 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.22 : 1,357.08 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.22/1,357.08 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.22x = 1,357.08 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.22x = 523,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,317.19/905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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