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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 834.66 and 384.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 834.66 and 384.21 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 834.66 = 384.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/834.66 = 384.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 834.66 × 384.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 320,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,684.72/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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