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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.42 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.42 and 370.22 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.42 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.42 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.42 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 309,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,653.38/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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