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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.61, 837.06 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.61, 837.06 and 357.94 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.61 : 837.06 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.61/837.06 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.61x = 837.06 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.61x = 299,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,617.26/606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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