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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 838.53 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 838.53 and 400.98 is: 553.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 838.53 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/838.53 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 838.53 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 336,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,233.76/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.58

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