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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 836.82 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 836.82 and 344.40 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 836.82 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/836.82 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 836.82 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 288,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,196.62/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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