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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 906.39 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 906.39 and 388.80 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 906.39 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/906.39 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 906.39 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 352,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,404.43/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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