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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.19 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.19 and 372.87 is: 514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.19 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.19 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.19 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 311,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,790.17/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.61

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