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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 837.42 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 837.42 and 358.20 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 837.42 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/837.42 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 837.42 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 299,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,963.84/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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