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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 835.88 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 835.88 and 357.02 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 835.88 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/835.88 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 835.88 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 298,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,425.88/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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