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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 837.36 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 837.36 and 385.88 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 837.36 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/837.36 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 837.36 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 323,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,120.48/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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