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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.67, 1,357.56 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.67, 1,357.56 and 385.92 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.67 : 1,357.56 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.67/1,357.56 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.67x = 1,357.56 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.67x = 523,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,909.56/905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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