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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 909.28 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 909.28 and 378.96 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 909.28 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/909.28 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 909.28 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 344,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,580.75/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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