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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 836.76 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 836.76 and 344.40 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 836.76 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/836.76 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 836.76 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 288,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,180.14/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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