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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.67, 837.19 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.67, 837.19 and 357.96 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.67 : 837.19 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.67/837.19 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.67x = 837.19 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.67x = 299,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,680.53/606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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