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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.74, 1,358.26 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.74, 1,358.26 and 385.99 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.74 : 1,358.26 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.74/1,358.26 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.74x = 1,358.26 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.74x = 524,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,267.99/905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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