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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 837.08 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 837.08 and 370.60 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 837.08 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/837.08 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 837.08 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 310,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,224.06/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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