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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 837 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 837 and 370.28 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 837 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/837 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 837 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 309,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,924.36/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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