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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 837.50 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 837.50 and 396.86 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 837.50 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/837.50 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 837.50 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 332,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,370.36/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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