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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.93, 837.65 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.93, 837.65 and 370.83 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.93 : 837.65 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.93/837.65 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.93x = 837.65 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.93x = 310,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,623.90/606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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