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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 835.51 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 835.51 and 395.73 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 835.51 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/835.51 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 835.51 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 330,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,630.22/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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