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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 836.76 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 836.76 and 357.68 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 836.76 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/836.76 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 836.76 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 299,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,292.32/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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