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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 607.58 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 607.58 and 395.22 is: 589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 607.58 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/607.58 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 607.58 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 240,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,125.79/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.50

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