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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 836.62 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 836.62 and 357.57 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 836.62 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/836.62 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 836.62 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 299,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,149.32/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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