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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 837.93 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 837.93 and 358.50 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 837.93 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/837.93 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 837.93 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 300,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,397.91/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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