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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 835.11 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 835.11 and 356.60 is: 492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 835.11 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/835.11 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 835.11 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 297,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,800.23/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.07

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