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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 835.20 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 835.20 and 372.48 is: 513.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 835.20 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/835.20 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 835.20 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 311,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,095.30/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.70

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