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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 835.76 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 835.76 and 396.21 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 835.76 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/835.76 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 835.76 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 331,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,136.47/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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