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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.52, 904.96 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.52, 904.96 and 388.26 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.52 : 904.96 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.52/904.96 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.52x = 904.96 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.52x = 351,359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,359.77/604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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