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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 836.70 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 836.70 and 373.42 is: 515.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 836.70 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/836.70 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 836.70 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 312,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,440.51/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.34

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