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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 838.08 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 838.08 and 374.34 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 838.08 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/838.08 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 838.08 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 313,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,726.87/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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