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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.52 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.52 and 356.75 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.52 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.52 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.52 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 298,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,065.80/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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