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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 837.28 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 837.28 and 385.85 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 837.28 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/837.28 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 837.28 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 323,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,061.27/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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