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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.61, 837.09 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.61, 837.09 and 357.92 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.61 : 837.09 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.61/837.09 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.61x = 837.09 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.61x = 299,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,610.21/606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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