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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 836.72 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 836.72 and 370.34 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 836.72 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/836.72 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 836.72 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 309,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,872.68/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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