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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 834.71 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 834.71 and 384.30 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 834.71 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/834.71 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 834.71 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 320,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,777.13/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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