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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 837.56 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 837.56 and 358.11 is: 494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 837.56 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/837.56 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 837.56 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 299,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,939.51/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.37

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