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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 835.29 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 835.29 and 343.26 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 835.29 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/835.29 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 835.29 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 286,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,721.65/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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