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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 836.28 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 836.28 and 370.04 is: 510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 836.28 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/836.28 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 836.28 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 309,457.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,457.39/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.53

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