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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 835.66 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 835.66 and 356.88 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 835.66 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/835.66 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 835.66 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 298,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,230.34/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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