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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 838.04 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 838.04 and 371.39 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 838.04 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/838.04 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 838.04 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 311,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,239.68/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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