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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.77, 835.83 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.77, 835.83 and 357.11 is: 492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.77 : 835.83 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.77/835.83 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.77x = 835.83 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.77x = 298,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,485.34/605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.74

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