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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.59, 1,358.77 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.59, 1,358.77 and 385.94 is: 579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.59 : 1,358.77 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.59/1,358.77 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.59x = 1,358.77 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.59x = 524,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,403.69/905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.07

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