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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 836.22 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 836.22 and 372.94 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 836.22 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/836.22 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 836.22 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 311,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,859.19/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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