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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 837.78 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 837.78 and 341.58 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 837.78 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/837.78 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 837.78 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 286,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,170.75/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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