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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 836.73 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 836.73 and 344.37 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 836.73 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/836.73 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 836.73 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 288,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,144.71/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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