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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 835.62 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 835.62 and 372.84 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 835.62 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/835.62 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 835.62 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 311,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,552.56/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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