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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 836.98 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 836.98 and 358.05 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 836.98 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/836.98 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 836.98 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 299,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,684.95/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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