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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 835.39 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 835.39 and 356.70 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 835.39 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/835.39 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 835.39 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 297,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,982.72/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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