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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 903.08 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 903.08 and 386.06 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 903.08 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/903.08 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 903.08 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 348,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,643.06/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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