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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 836.73 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 836.73 and 385.71 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 836.73 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/836.73 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 836.73 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 322,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,735.13/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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