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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.18, 837.72 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.18, 837.72 and 358.59 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.18 : 837.72 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.18/837.72 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.18x = 837.72 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.18x = 300,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,398.01/607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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