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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 835.72 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 835.72 and 343.64 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 835.72 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/835.72 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 835.72 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 287,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,186.82/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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