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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 835.27 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 835.27 and 356.68 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 835.27 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/835.27 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 835.27 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 297,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,924.10/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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