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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.35, 838.01 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.35, 838.01 and 386.22 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.35 : 838.01 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.35/838.01 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.35x = 838.01 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.35x = 323,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,650.10/607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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