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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 836.55 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 836.55 and 384.90 is: 531.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 836.55 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/836.55 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 836.55 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 321,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,988.10/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.39

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