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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.25, 838.35 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.25, 838.35 and 371.28 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.25 : 838.35 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.25/838.35 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.25x = 838.35 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.25x = 311,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,265.73/607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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