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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 835.70 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 835.70 and 395.84 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 835.70 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/835.70 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 835.70 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 330,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,803.49/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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