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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 837.15 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 837.15 and 399.50 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 837.15 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/837.15 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 837.15 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 334,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,441.43/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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