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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.75, 837.03 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.75, 837.03 and 370.62 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.75 : 837.03 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.75/837.03 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.75x = 837.03 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.75x = 310,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,220.06/606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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