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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.35, 1,357.64 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.35, 1,357.64 and 385.08 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.35 : 1,357.64 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.35/1,357.64 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.35x = 1,357.64 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.35x = 522,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,797.17/905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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