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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 836.44 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 836.44 and 385.20 is: 531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 836.44 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/836.44 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 836.44 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 322,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,196.69/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.29

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