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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 837.32 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 837.32 and 358.04 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 837.32 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/837.32 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 837.32 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 299,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,788.08/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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