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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.93, 837.35 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.93, 837.35 and 397.23 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.93 : 837.35 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.93/837.35 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.93x = 837.35 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.93x = 332,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,620.54/606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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