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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.68 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.68 and 343.68 is: 474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.68 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.68 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.68 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 287,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,206.50/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.31

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