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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 836.80 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 836.80 and 370.40 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 836.80 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/836.80 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 836.80 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 309,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,950.72/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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