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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 835.64 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 835.64 and 384.86 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 835.64 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/835.64 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 835.64 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 321,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,606.02/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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