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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.11 and 357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.11 and 357.15 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.11 = 357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.11 = 357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.11 × 357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 298,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,616.69/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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