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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 835.76 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 835.76 and 396.08 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 835.76 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/835.76 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 835.76 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 331,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,027.82/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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