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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 836.00 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 836.00 and 343.78 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 836.00 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/836.00 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 836.00 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 287,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,400.70/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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