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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 837.81 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 837.81 and 386.10 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 837.81 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/837.81 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 837.81 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 323,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,478.44/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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