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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 834.72 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 834.72 and 356.34 is: 491.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 834.72 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/834.72 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 834.72 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 297,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,444.12/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.64

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