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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 836.37 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 836.37 and 357.33 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 836.37 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/836.37 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 836.37 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 298,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,860.09/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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