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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 837.76 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 837.76 and 386.13 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 837.76 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/837.76 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 837.76 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 323,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,484.27/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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