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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 906.08 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 906.08 and 388.06 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 906.08 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/906.08 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 906.08 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 351,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,613.40/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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