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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 834.78 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 834.78 and 372.52 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 834.78 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/834.78 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 834.78 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 310,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,972.25/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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