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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.17 and 385.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.17 and 385.67 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.17 = 385.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.17 = 385.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.17 × 385.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 322,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,872.96/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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