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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.25, 836.59 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.25, 836.59 and 357.56 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.25 : 836.59 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.25/836.59 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.25x = 836.59 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.25x = 299,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,126.94/606.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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