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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,358.40 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,358.40 and 392.32 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,358.40 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,358.40 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,358.40 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 532,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,927.49/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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