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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 835.68 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 835.68 and 356.74 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 835.68 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/835.68 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 835.68 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 298,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,120.48/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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