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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 838.38 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 838.38 and 374.50 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 838.38 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/838.38 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 838.38 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 313,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,973.31/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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