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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.97, 837.69 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.97, 837.69 and 358.28 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.97 : 837.69 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.97/837.69 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.97x = 837.69 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.97x = 300,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,127.57/606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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