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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 837.51 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 837.51 and 370.81 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 837.51 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/837.51 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 837.51 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 310,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,554.99/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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