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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 837.76 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 837.76 and 371.08 is: 511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 837.76 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/837.76 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 837.76 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 310,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,875.98/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.95

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