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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 836.37 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 836.37 and 357.35 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 836.37 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/836.37 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 836.37 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 298,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,875.03/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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