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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 835.47 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 835.47 and 372.38 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 835.47 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/835.47 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 835.47 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 311,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,108.14/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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