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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 837.87 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 837.87 and 386.10 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 837.87 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/837.87 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 837.87 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 323,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,501.61/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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