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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 835.02 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 835.02 and 395.34 is: 545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 835.02 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/835.02 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 835.02 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 330,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,116.81/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.41

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