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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 835.92 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 835.92 and 405.74 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 835.92 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/835.92 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 835.92 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 339,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,162.00/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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