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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.42 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.42 and 372.54 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.42 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.42 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.42 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 311,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,227.37/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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