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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 838.22 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 838.22 and 400.24 is: 552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 838.22 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/838.22 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 838.22 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 335,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,489.17/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.59

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