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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.97, 837.49 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.97, 837.49 and 385.84 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.97 : 837.49 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.97/837.49 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.97x = 837.49 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.97x = 323,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,136.38/606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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