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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,358.08 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,358.08 and 385.44 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,358.08 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,358.08 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,358.08 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 523,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,458.36/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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