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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 836.57 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 836.57 and 357.51 is: 493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 836.57 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/836.57 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 836.57 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 299,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,080.35/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.34

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