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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.93, 837.60 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.93, 837.60 and 358.31 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.93 : 837.60 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.93/837.60 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.93x = 837.60 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.93x = 300,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,120.46/606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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