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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.06, 837.57 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.06, 837.57 and 374.26 is: 516.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.06 : 837.57 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.06/837.57 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.06x = 837.57 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.06x = 313,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,468.95/607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.37

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