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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 837.75 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 837.75 and 385.86 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 837.75 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/837.75 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 837.75 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 323,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,254.22/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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