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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 835.54 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 835.54 and 357 is: 492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 835.54 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/835.54 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 835.54 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 298,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,287.78/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.46

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