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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.25, 836.52 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.25, 836.52 and 357.55 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.25 : 836.52 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.25/836.52 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.25x = 836.52 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.25x = 299,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,097.73/606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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