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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 837.48 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 837.48 and 385.52 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 837.48 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/837.48 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 837.48 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 322,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,865.29/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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