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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 836.94 and 373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 836.94 and 373.59 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 836.94 = 373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/836.94 = 373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 836.94 × 373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 312,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,672.41/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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