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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.47, 836.90 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.47, 836.90 and 370.81 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.47 : 836.90 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.47/836.90 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.47x = 836.90 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.47x = 310,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,328.33/606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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