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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 838.23 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 838.23 and 374.60 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 838.23 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/838.23 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 838.23 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 314,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,000.96/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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