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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.36, 1,357.32 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.36, 1,357.32 and 392.08 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.36 : 1,357.32 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.36/1,357.32 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.36x = 1,357.32 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.36x = 532,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,178.03/905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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