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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 837.41 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 837.41 and 358.08 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 837.41 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/837.41 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 837.41 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 299,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,857.98/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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