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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.50 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.50 and 358.37 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.50 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.50 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.50 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 300,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,134.88/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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