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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 837 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 837 and 373.56 is: 515.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 837 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/837 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 837 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 312,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,669.72/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.55

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