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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 834.81 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 834.81 and 372.26 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 834.81 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/834.81 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 834.81 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 310,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,766.37/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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