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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 837.24 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 837.24 and 370.70 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 837.24 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/837.24 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 837.24 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 310,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,366.96/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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