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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.38, 904.42 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.38, 904.42 and 395.07 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.38 : 904.42 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.38/904.42 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.38x = 904.42 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.38x = 357,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,305.67/603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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