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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 835.98 and 381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 835.98 and 381.83 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 835.98 = 381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/835.98 = 381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 835.98 × 381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 319,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,204.33/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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