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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.02 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.02 and 372.60 is: 513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.02 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.02 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.02 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 311,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,128.45/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.82

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