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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 836.70 and 357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 836.70 and 357.64 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 836.70 = 357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/836.70 = 357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 836.70 × 357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 299,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,237.39/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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