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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 835.63 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 835.63 and 356.85 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 835.63 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/835.63 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 835.63 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 298,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,190.39/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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