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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.22, 837.94 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.22, 837.94 and 358.55 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.22 : 837.94 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.22/837.94 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.22x = 837.94 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.22x = 300,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,443.39/607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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