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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.11, 834.93 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.11, 834.93 and 356.34 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.11 : 834.93 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.11/834.93 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.11x = 834.93 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.11x = 297,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,517.22/605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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