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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 835.38 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 835.38 and 343.39 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 835.38 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/835.38 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 835.38 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 286,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,861.14/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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