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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 836.56 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 836.56 and 357.55 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 836.56 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/836.56 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 836.56 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 299,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,109.04/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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