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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 835.94 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 835.94 and 357.04 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 835.94 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/835.94 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 835.94 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 298,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,462.23/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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