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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 835.54 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 835.54 and 339.96 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 835.54 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/835.54 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 835.54 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 284,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,050.18/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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