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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.41, 836.96 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.41, 836.96 and 370.46 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.41 : 836.96 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.41/836.96 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.41x = 836.96 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.41x = 310,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,060.20/606.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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