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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 837.25 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 837.25 and 358.05 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 837.25 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/837.25 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 837.25 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 299,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,775.57/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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