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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.47, 835.52 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.47, 835.52 and 356.80 is: 492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.47 : 835.52 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.47/835.52 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.47x = 835.52 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.47x = 298,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,114.24/605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.37

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