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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 835.61 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 835.61 and 356.87 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 835.61 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/835.61 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 835.61 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 298,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,206.64/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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