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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 836.51 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 836.51 and 357.57 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 836.51 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/836.51 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 836.51 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 299,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,109.09/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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