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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.93, 836.24 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.93, 836.24 and 357.33 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.93 : 836.24 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.93/836.24 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.93x = 836.24 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.93x = 298,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,807.67/605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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