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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 836.24 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 836.24 and 385.02 is: 531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 836.24 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/836.24 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 836.24 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 321,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,967.20/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.17

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