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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 906.82 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 906.82 and 385.52 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 906.82 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/906.82 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 906.82 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 349,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,597.25/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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