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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 834.92 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 834.92 and 372.08 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 834.92 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/834.92 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 834.92 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 310,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,657.03/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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