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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 838.19 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 838.19 and 400.73 is: 553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 838.19 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/838.19 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 838.19 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 335,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,885.88/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.24

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