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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 836.90 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 836.90 and 357.48 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 836.90 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/836.90 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 836.90 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 299,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,173.22/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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