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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 838.07 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 838.07 and 341.78 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 838.07 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/838.07 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 838.07 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 286,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,429.67/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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