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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 838.02 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 838.02 and 358.60 is: 494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 838.02 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/838.02 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 838.02 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 300,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,513.97/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.92

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