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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 834.99 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 834.99 and 384.17 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 834.99 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/834.99 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 834.99 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 320,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,778.11/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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