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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 835.92 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 835.92 and 357.10 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 835.92 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/835.92 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 835.92 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 298,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,504.94/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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