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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 837.40 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 837.40 and 385.76 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 837.40 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/837.40 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 837.40 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 323,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,035.42/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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