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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 834.94 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 834.94 and 395.31 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 834.94 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/834.94 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 834.94 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 330,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,060.13/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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