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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.40 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.40 and 382.08 is: 527.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.40 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.40 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.40 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 319,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,571.71/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.35

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