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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 837.41 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 837.41 and 385.79 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 837.41 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/837.41 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 837.41 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 323,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,058.29/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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