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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 837.87 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 837.87 and 358.38 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 837.87 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/837.87 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 837.87 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 300,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,275.85/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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