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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 837.66 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 837.66 and 370.86 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 837.66 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/837.66 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 837.66 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 310,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,654.59/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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