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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 836.97 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 836.97 and 370.72 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 836.97 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/836.97 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 836.97 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 310,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,281.52/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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