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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.33 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.33 and 357.35 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.33 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.33 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.33 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 298,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,856.56/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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