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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 834.62 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 834.62 and 381.15 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 834.62 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/834.62 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 834.62 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 318,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,113.51/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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