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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 835.10 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 835.10 and 356.50 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 835.10 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/835.10 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 835.10 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 297,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,710.39/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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