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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 834.05 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 834.05 and 371.76 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 834.05 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/834.05 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 834.05 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 310,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,066.43/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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