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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.33, 837.88 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.33, 837.88 and 386.24 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.33 : 837.88 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.33/837.88 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.33x = 837.88 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.33x = 323,617.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,617.62/607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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