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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 836.68 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 836.68 and 357.63 is: 493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 836.68 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/836.68 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 836.68 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 299,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,221.87/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.64

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