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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.30, 838.17 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.30, 838.17 and 386.02 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.30 : 838.17 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.30/838.17 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.30x = 838.17 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.30x = 323,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,550.38/607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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