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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.27, 837.80 and 373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.27, 837.80 and 373.99 is: 515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.27 : 837.80 = 373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.27/837.80 = 373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.27x = 837.80 × 373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.27x = 313,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,326.95/607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.96

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