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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 835.61 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 835.61 and 339.96 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 835.61 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/835.61 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 835.61 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 284,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,072.28/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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