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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 837.30 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 837.30 and 385.72 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 837.30 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/837.30 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 837.30 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 322,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,962.71/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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