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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 835.89 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 835.89 and 373.14 is: 514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 835.89 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/835.89 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 835.89 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 311,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,903.99/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.69

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