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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 835.91 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 835.91 and 357.22 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 835.91 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/835.91 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 835.91 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 298,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,599.89/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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