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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.23, 835.40 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.23, 835.40 and 395.03 is: 545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.23 : 835.40 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.23/835.40 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.23x = 835.40 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.23x = 330,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,008.18/605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.26

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