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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 837.24 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 837.24 and 358.16 is: 494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 837.24 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/837.24 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 837.24 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 299,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,865.88/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.24

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