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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 835.83 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 835.83 and 384.66 is: 530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 835.83 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/835.83 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 835.83 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 321,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,510.37/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.65

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