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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 835.49 and 372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 835.49 and 372.47 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 835.49 = 372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/835.49 = 372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 835.49 × 372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 311,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,191.71/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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