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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 836.82 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 836.82 and 357.78 is: 493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 836.82 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/836.82 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 836.82 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 299,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,397.46/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.62

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