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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.58, 837.24 and 373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.58, 837.24 and 373.84 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.58 : 837.24 = 373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.58/837.24 = 373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.58x = 837.24 × 373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.58x = 312,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,993.80/606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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