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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 836.45 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 836.45 and 385 is: 531.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 836.45 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/836.45 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 836.45 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 322,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,033.25/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.35

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