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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 836.22 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 836.22 and 385.45 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 836.22 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/836.22 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 836.22 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 322,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,321.00/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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