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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 835.22 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 835.22 and 356.56 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 835.22 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/835.22 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 835.22 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 297,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,806.04/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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