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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,357.75 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,357.75 and 385.10 is: 577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,357.75 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,357.75 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,357.75 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 522,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,869.53/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.20

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