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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 836.06 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 836.06 and 343.80 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 836.06 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/836.06 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 836.06 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 287,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,437.43/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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