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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 835.58 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 835.58 and 356.82 is: 492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 835.58 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/835.58 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 835.58 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 298,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,151.66/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.36

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