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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 837.41 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 837.41 and 385.83 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 837.41 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/837.41 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 837.41 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 323,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,095.97/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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