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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 835.92 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 835.92 and 384.72 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 835.92 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/835.92 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 835.92 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 321,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,595.14/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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