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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 837.16 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 837.16 and 370.66 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 837.16 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/837.16 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 837.16 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 310,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,302.36/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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