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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 835.60 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 835.60 and 381.24 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 835.60 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/835.60 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 835.60 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 318,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,564.14/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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