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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 837.40 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 837.40 and 358.06 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 837.40 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/837.40 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 837.40 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 299,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,843.32/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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