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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.33, 837.62 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.33, 837.62 and 385.90 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.33 : 837.62 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.33/837.62 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.33x = 837.62 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.33x = 323,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,234.98/607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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