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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 908.80 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 908.80 and 389.33 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 908.80 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/908.80 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 908.80 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 353,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,818.56/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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