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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.37, 836.92 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.37, 836.92 and 370.36 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.37 : 836.92 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.37/836.92 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.37x = 836.92 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.37x = 309,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,961.69/606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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