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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 837.02 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 837.02 and 370.42 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 837.02 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/837.02 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 837.02 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 310,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,048.95/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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