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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 835.10 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 835.10 and 372.28 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 835.10 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/835.10 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 835.10 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 310,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,891.03/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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