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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 836.08 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 836.08 and 357.27 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 836.08 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/836.08 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 836.08 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 298,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,706.30/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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