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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 835.32 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 835.32 and 372.34 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 835.32 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/835.32 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 835.32 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 311,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,023.05/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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