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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 836.28 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 836.28 and 357.44 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 836.28 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/836.28 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 836.28 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 298,919.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,919.92/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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