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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 905.52 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 905.52 and 386.72 is: 580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 905.52 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/905.52 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 905.52 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 350,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,182.69/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.08

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