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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.37, 1,357.94 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.37, 1,357.94 and 385.28 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.37 : 1,357.94 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.37/1,357.94 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.37x = 1,357.94 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.37x = 523,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,187.12/905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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