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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 836.79 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 836.79 and 373.25 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 836.79 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/836.79 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 836.79 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 312,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,331.87/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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