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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 836.24 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 836.24 and 385.33 is: 531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 836.24 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/836.24 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 836.24 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 322,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,228.36/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.44

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