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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.55 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.55 and 382.18 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.55 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.55 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.55 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 319,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,708.50/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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