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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 836.34 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 836.34 and 385.09 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 836.34 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/836.34 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 836.34 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 322,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,065.77/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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