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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 837 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 837 and 357.90 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 837 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/837 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 837 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 299,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,562.30/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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