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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 835.79 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 835.79 and 381.48 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 835.79 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/835.79 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 835.79 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 318,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,837.17/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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