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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 835.46 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 835.46 and 356.63 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 835.46 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/835.46 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 835.46 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 297,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,944.14/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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