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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 835.67 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 835.67 and 343.60 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 835.67 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/835.67 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 835.67 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 287,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,136.21/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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