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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 837.50 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 837.50 and 358.32 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 837.50 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/837.50 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 837.50 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 300,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,091.21/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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