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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,357.92 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,357.92 and 385.44 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,357.92 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,357.92 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,357.92 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 523,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,391.59/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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