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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 910.80 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 910.80 and 389.28 is: 582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 910.80 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/910.80 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 910.80 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 354,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,556.22/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.65

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