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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 837.63 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 837.63 and 358.31 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 837.63 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/837.63 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 837.63 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 300,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,131.21/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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