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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 836.16 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 836.16 and 373.12 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 836.16 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/836.16 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 836.16 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 311,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,988.02/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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