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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.16, 838.01 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.16, 838.01 and 386.07 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.16 : 838.01 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.16/838.01 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.16x = 838.01 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.16x = 323,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,526.33/607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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