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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 835.20 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 835.20 and 356.52 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 835.20 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/835.20 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 835.20 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 297,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,765.50/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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