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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.20 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.20 and 356.75 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.20 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.20 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.20 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 297,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,953.42/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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