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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.46, 836.76 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.46, 836.76 and 373.72 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.46 : 836.76 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.46/836.76 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.46x = 836.76 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.46x = 312,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,713.95/606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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