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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 906.40 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 906.40 and 388.88 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 906.40 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/906.40 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 906.40 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 352,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,480.83/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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