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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 835.65 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 835.65 and 384.36 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 835.65 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/835.65 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 835.65 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 321,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,186.26/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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