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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 837.45 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 837.45 and 385.61 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 837.45 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/837.45 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 837.45 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 322,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,924.91/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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