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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 835.74 and 356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 835.74 and 356.86 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 835.74 = 356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/835.74 = 356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 835.74 × 356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 298,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,238.00/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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