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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.19, 837.72 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.19, 837.72 and 358.52 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.19 : 837.72 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.19/837.72 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.19x = 837.72 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.19x = 300,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,335.19/607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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