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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 836.19 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 836.19 and 357.34 is: 493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 836.19 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/836.19 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 836.19 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 298,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,804.13/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.04

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