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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.37, 838.55 and 432.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.37, 838.55 and 432.41 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.37 : 838.55 = 432.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.37/838.55 = 432.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.37x = 838.55 × 432.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.37x = 362,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,594.29/607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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