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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 836.74 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 836.74 and 344.36 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 836.74 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/836.74 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 836.74 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 288,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,139.79/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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