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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 835.68 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 835.68 and 340.02 is: 469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 835.68 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/835.68 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 835.68 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 284,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,149.19/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.20

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