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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 835.73 and 343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 835.73 and 343.51 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 835.73 = 343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/835.73 = 343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 835.73 × 343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 287,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,081.61/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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