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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 909.06 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 909.06 and 387.16 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 909.06 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/909.06 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 909.06 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 351,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,951.67/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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