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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 837.16 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 837.16 and 385.60 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 837.16 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/837.16 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 837.16 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 322,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,808.90/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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