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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 835.16 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 835.16 and 356.38 is: 491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 835.16 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/835.16 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 835.16 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 297,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,634.32/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.70

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