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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,357.58 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,357.58 and 385.28 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,357.58 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,357.58 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,357.58 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 523,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,048.42/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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