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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.84, 1,359.04 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.84, 1,359.04 and 385.60 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.84 : 1,359.04 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.84/1,359.04 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.84x = 1,359.04 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.84x = 524,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,045.82/905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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