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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.91, 837.18 and 358.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.91, 837.18 and 358.19 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.91 : 837.18 = 358.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.91/837.18 = 358.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.91x = 837.18 × 358.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.91x = 299,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,869.50/606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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