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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 836.03 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 836.03 and 395.53 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 836.03 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/836.03 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 836.03 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 330,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,674.95/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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