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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 837.16 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 837.16 and 358 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 837.16 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/837.16 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 837.16 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 299,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,703.28/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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