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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.88 and 373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.88 and 373.37 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.88 = 373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.88 = 373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.88 × 373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 312,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,465.89/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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