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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 836.96 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 836.96 and 385.47 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 836.96 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/836.96 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 836.96 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 322,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,621.04/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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