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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 835.43 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 835.43 and 356.63 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 835.43 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/835.43 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 835.43 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 297,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933.44/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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