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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 834.73 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 834.73 and 368.98 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 834.73 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/834.73 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 834.73 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 307,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,999.05/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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