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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 836.03 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 836.03 and 357.18 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 836.03 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/836.03 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 836.03 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 298,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,610.95/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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