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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 835.72 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 835.72 and 357.12 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 835.72 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/835.72 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 835.72 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 298,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,452.33/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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