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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 836.13 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 836.13 and 343.88 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 836.13 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/836.13 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 836.13 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 287,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,524.20/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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