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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.49 and 356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.49 and 356.69 is: 492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.49 = 356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.49 = 356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.49 × 356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 298,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,010.93/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.24

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