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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 835.56 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 835.56 and 384.50 is: 530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 835.56 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/835.56 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 835.56 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 321,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,268.64/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.83

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