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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 835.73 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 835.73 and 343.60 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 835.73 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/835.73 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 835.73 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 287,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,155.11/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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