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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 834.96 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 834.96 and 372.12 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 834.96 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/834.96 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 834.96 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 310,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,705.32/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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