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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 834.87 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 834.87 and 384.32 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 834.87 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/834.87 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 834.87 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 320,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,859.33/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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