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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 836.13 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 836.13 and 357.23 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 836.13 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/836.13 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 836.13 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 298,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,690.72/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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