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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 910.08 and 387.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 910.08 and 387.87 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 910.08 = 387.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/910.08 = 387.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 910.08 × 387.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 352,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,992.73/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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