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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.53, 837.15 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.53, 837.15 and 385.44 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.53 : 837.15 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.53/837.15 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.53x = 837.15 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.53x = 322,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,669.33/606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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