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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 835.34 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 835.34 and 383.96 is: 529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 835.34 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/835.34 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 835.34 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 320,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,737.15/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.83

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