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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 837.27 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 837.27 and 358.02 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 837.27 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/837.27 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 837.27 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 299,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,759.41/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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