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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 837.88 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 837.88 and 358.56 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 837.88 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/837.88 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 837.88 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 300,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,429.36/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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