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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.34 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.34 and 373.08 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.34 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.34 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.34 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 312,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,021.73/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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