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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 836.68 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 836.68 and 385.66 is: 532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 836.68 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/836.68 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 836.68 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 322,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,674.81/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.13

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