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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 838.26 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 838.26 and 386.19 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 838.26 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/838.26 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 838.26 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 323,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,727.63/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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