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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 837.09 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 837.09 and 370.52 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 837.09 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/837.09 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 837.09 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 310,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,158.59/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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