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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.16 and 388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.16 and 388.93 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.16 = 388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.16 = 388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.16 × 388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 235,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,364.88/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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