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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 837.41 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 837.41 and 358.11 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 837.41 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/837.41 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 837.41 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 299,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,883.10/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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