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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.11, 837.36 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.11, 837.36 and 396.95 is: 547.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.11 : 837.36 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.11/837.36 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.11x = 837.36 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.11x = 332,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,386.98/607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.49

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