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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,358.78 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,358.78 and 386.03 is: 578.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,358.78 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,358.78 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,358.78 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 524,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,521.12/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.92

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