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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 837.68 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 837.68 and 358.36 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 837.68 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/837.68 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 837.68 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 300,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,191.00/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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