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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 836.67 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 836.67 and 385.74 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 836.67 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/836.67 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 836.67 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 322,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,737.09/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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