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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,358.46 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,358.46 and 392.25 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,358.46 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,358.46 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,358.46 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 532,855.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,855.94/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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