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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.77, 835.85 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.77, 835.85 and 343.73 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.77 : 835.85 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.77/835.85 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.77x = 835.85 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.77x = 287,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,309.67/605.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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