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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 836.25 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 836.25 and 357.31 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 836.25 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/836.25 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 836.25 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 298,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,800.49/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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