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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.11, 836.39 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.11, 836.39 and 357.39 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.11 : 836.39 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.11/836.39 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.11x = 836.39 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.11x = 298,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,913.24/606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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