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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 835.56 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 835.56 and 356.80 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 835.56 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/835.56 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 835.56 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 298,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,127.81/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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