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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.35, 1,358.30 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.35, 1,358.30 and 385.09 is: 577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.35 : 1,358.30 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.35/1,358.30 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.35x = 1,358.30 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.35x = 523,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,067.75/905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.75

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