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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.95, 837.68 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.95, 837.68 and 358.29 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.95 : 837.68 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.95/837.68 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.95x = 837.68 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.95x = 300,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,130.58/606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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