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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.28 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.28 and 382.32 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.28 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.28 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.28 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 319,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,726.57/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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