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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 836.84 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 836.84 and 357.74 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 836.84 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/836.84 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 836.84 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 299,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,374.69/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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