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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 837.15 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 837.15 and 357.93 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 837.15 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/837.15 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 837.15 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 299,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,641.10/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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