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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 836.55 and 385.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 836.55 and 385.19 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 836.55 = 385.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/836.55 = 385.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 836.55 × 385.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 322,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,226.51/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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