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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 835.75 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 835.75 and 395.90 is: 546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 835.75 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/835.75 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 835.75 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 330,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,873.43/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.58

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