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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 836.72 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 836.72 and 370.30 is: 510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 836.72 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/836.72 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 836.72 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 309,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,837.42/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.93

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