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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 834.75 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 834.75 and 395.28 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 834.75 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/834.75 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 834.75 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 329,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,959.98/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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