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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 837.06 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 837.06 and 357.90 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 837.06 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/837.06 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 837.06 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 299,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,583.77/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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