Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.86, 905.78 and 387.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603.86, 905.78 and 387.59 is: 581.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603.86 : 905.78 = 387.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603.86/905.78 = 387.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603.86x = 905.78 × 387.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603.86x = 351,067.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,067.71/603.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.38
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