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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 836.76 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 836.76 and 373.60 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 836.76 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/836.76 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 836.76 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 312,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,613.54/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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