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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.09, 605.57 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.09, 605.57 and 386.70 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.09 : 605.57 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.09/605.57 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.09x = 605.57 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.09x = 234,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,168.96/403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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