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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.11, 837.91 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.11, 837.91 and 358.41 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.11 : 837.91 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.11/837.91 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.11x = 837.91 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.11x = 300,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,318.91/607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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