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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.05, 837.44 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.05, 837.44 and 358.20 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.05 : 837.44 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.05/837.44 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.05x = 837.44 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.05x = 299,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,974.37/607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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