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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 836.57 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 836.57 and 344.22 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 836.57 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/836.57 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 836.57 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 287,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,964.13/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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