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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 908.05 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 908.05 and 388.82 is: 583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 908.05 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/908.05 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 908.05 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 353,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,069.30/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.50

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