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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 835.65 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 835.65 and 343.58 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 835.65 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/835.65 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 835.65 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 287,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,108.45/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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