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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 837.22 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 837.22 and 394.51 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 837.22 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/837.22 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 837.22 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 330,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,291.66/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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