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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.14, 836.88 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.14, 836.88 and 385.22 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.14 : 836.88 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.14/836.88 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.14x = 836.88 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.14x = 322,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,382.91/606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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