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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 838.02 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 838.02 and 386.22 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 838.02 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/838.02 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 838.02 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 323,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,660.08/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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