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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 837.24 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 837.24 and 385.40 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 837.24 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/837.24 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 837.24 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 322,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,672.30/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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