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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 835.37 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 835.37 and 384.57 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 835.37 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/835.37 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 835.37 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 321,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,256.32/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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