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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 836.43 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 836.43 and 373.28 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 836.43 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/836.43 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 836.43 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 312,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,222.59/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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