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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,357.77 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,357.77 and 385.58 is: 578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,357.77 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,357.77 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,357.77 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 523,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,528.96/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.30

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