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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.52 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.52 and 373.32 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.52 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.52 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.52 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 312,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,289.65/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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