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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 906.84 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 906.84 and 388.32 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 906.84 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/906.84 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 906.84 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 352,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,144.11/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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