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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.34, 837.22 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.34, 837.22 and 396.66 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.34 : 837.22 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.34/837.22 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.34x = 837.22 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.34x = 332,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,091.69/606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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