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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.37, 836.96 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.37, 836.96 and 357.77 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.37 : 836.96 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.37/836.96 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.37x = 836.96 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.37x = 299,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,439.18/606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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