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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 835.88 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 835.88 and 353.81 is: 488.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 835.88 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/835.88 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 835.88 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 295,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,746.34/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.26

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