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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 835.42 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 835.42 and 343.41 is: 473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 835.42 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/835.42 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 835.42 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 286,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,891.58/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.91

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