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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 837.54 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 837.54 and 527.52 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 837.54 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/837.54 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 837.54 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 441,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,819.10/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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