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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.33 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.33 and 389.28 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.33 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.33 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.33 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 353,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,594.70/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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