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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 837.25 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 837.25 and 370.59 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 837.25 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/837.25 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 837.25 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 310,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,276.48/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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