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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 836.02 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 836.02 and 372.94 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 836.02 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/836.02 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 836.02 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 311,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,783.67/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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