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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 836.55 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 836.55 and 357.65 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 836.55 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/836.55 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 836.55 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 299,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,192.11/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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