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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.04, 837.76 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.04, 837.76 and 358.43 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.04 : 837.76 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.04/837.76 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.04x = 837.76 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.04x = 300,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,278.32/607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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