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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 835.59 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 835.59 and 356.85 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 835.59 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/835.59 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 835.59 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 298,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,180.29/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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