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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 908.16 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 908.16 and 388.76 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 908.16 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/908.16 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 908.16 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 353,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,056.28/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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