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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 837.44 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 837.44 and 358.08 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 837.44 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/837.44 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 837.44 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 299,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,870.52/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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