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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 835.74 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 835.74 and 357.08 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 835.74 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/835.74 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 835.74 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 298,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,426.04/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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