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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.77, 837.11 and 373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.77, 837.11 and 373.49 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.77 : 837.11 = 373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.77/837.11 = 373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.77x = 837.11 × 373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.77x = 312,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,650.35/606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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