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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 837.24 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 837.24 and 382.68 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 837.24 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/837.24 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 837.24 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 320,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,390.82/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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