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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 837 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 837 and 373.50 is: 515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 837 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/837 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 837 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 312,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,619.50/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.67

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