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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 836.88 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 836.88 and 385.50 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 836.88 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/836.88 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 836.88 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 322,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,617.24/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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