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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 835.83 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 835.83 and 384.54 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 835.83 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/835.83 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 835.83 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 321,410.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,410.07/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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