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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 835.53 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 835.53 and 356.61 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 835.53 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/835.53 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 835.53 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 297,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,960.15/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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