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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 835.59 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 835.59 and 356.82 is: 492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 835.59 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/835.59 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 835.59 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 298,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,155.22/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.33

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