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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 836.56 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 836.56 and 370.09 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 836.56 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/836.56 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 836.56 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 309,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,602.49/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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