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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.28, 838.44 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.28, 838.44 and 374.80 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 838.44 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/838.44 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 838.44 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 314,247.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,247.31/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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