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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 835.29 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 835.29 and 372.42 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 835.29 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/835.29 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 835.29 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 311,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,078.70/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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