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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 836.48 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 836.48 and 357.50 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 836.48 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/836.48 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 836.48 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 299,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,041.60/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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