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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 835.05 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 835.05 and 356.64 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 835.05 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/835.05 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 835.05 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 297,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,812.23/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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