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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 835.97 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 835.97 and 357.08 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 835.97 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/835.97 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 835.97 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 298,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,504.21/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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