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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 834.99 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 834.99 and 356.39 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 834.99 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/834.99 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 834.99 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 297,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,584.17/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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