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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 905.67 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 905.67 and 387.78 is: 581.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 905.67 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/905.67 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 905.67 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 351,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,200.71/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.41

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