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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 835.36 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 835.36 and 343.36 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 835.36 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/835.36 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 835.36 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 286,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,829.21/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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