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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.58, 1,357.92 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.58, 1,357.92 and 385.50 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.58 : 1,357.92 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.58/1,357.92 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.58x = 1,357.92 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.58x = 523,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,478.16/905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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