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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 837.45 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 837.45 and 396.52 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 837.45 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/837.45 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 837.45 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 332,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,063.58/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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