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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.58, 836.85 and 370.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.58, 836.85 and 370.45 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.58 : 836.85 = 370.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.58/836.85 = 370.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.58x = 836.85 × 370.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.58x = 310,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,011.08/606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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