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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 836.56 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 836.56 and 373.60 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 836.56 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/836.56 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 836.56 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 312,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,538.82/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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