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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.35, 838.26 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.35, 838.26 and 355.43 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.35 : 838.26 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.35/838.26 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.35x = 838.26 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.35x = 297,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,938.56/607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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