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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 835.62 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 835.62 and 356.72 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 835.62 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/835.62 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 835.62 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 298,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,082.37/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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