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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 835.76 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 835.76 and 384.78 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 835.76 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/835.76 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 835.76 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 321,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,583.73/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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