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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 836.88 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 836.88 and 370.50 is: 511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 836.88 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/836.88 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 836.88 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 310,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,064.04/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.35

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