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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 836.64 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 836.64 and 357.60 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 836.64 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/836.64 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 836.64 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 299,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,182.46/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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