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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 834.93 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 834.93 and 395.33 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 834.93 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/834.93 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 834.93 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 330,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,068.70/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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