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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 905.99 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 905.99 and 387.60 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 905.99 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/905.99 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 905.99 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 351,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,159.79/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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