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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.76 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.76 and 344.39 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.76 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.76 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.76 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 288,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,171.78/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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