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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.17, 836.67 and 397.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.17, 836.67 and 397.11 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.17 : 836.67 = 397.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.17/836.67 = 397.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.17x = 836.67 × 397.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.17x = 332,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,250.02/607.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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