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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 836.13 and 385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 836.13 and 385.03 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 836.13 = 385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/836.13 = 385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 836.13 × 385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 321,935.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,935.13/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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