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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 835.28 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 835.28 and 343.32 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 835.28 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/835.28 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 835.28 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 286,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,768.33/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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