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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.22, 837.93 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.22, 837.93 and 371.56 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.22 : 837.93 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.22/837.93 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.22x = 837.93 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.22x = 311,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,340.10/607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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