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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 837.51 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 837.51 and 358.37 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 837.51 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/837.51 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 837.51 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 300,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,138.46/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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