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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 835.95 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 835.95 and 378.99 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 835.95 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/835.95 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 835.95 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 316,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,815.98/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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