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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 835.24 and 343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 835.24 and 343.29 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 835.24 = 343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/835.24 = 343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 835.24 × 343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 286,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,729.54/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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