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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,356.83 and 385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,356.83 and 385.11 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,356.83 = 385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,356.83 = 385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,356.83 × 385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 522,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,529.76/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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