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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.41, 836.49 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.41, 836.49 and 357.69 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.41 : 836.49 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.41/836.49 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.41x = 836.49 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.41x = 299,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,204.11/606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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