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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 838.12 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 838.12 and 358.68 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 838.12 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/838.12 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 838.12 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 300,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,616.88/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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