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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 835.52 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 835.52 and 384.44 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 835.52 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/835.52 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 835.52 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 321,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,201.21/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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