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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.59 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.59 and 356.78 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.59 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.59 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.59 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 298,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,121.80/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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