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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.09, 837.61 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.09, 837.61 and 371.20 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.09 : 837.61 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.09/837.61 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.09x = 837.61 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.09x = 310,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,920.83/607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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