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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.05 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.05 and 388.18 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.05 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.05 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.05 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 234,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,480.13/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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