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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 907.83 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 907.83 and 388.96 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 907.83 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/907.83 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 907.83 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 353,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,109.56/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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