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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 836.98 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 836.98 and 370.52 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 836.98 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/836.98 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 836.98 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 310,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,121.09/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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