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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 836.76 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 836.76 and 373.24 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 836.76 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/836.76 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 836.76 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 312,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,312.30/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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