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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.39, 909.86 and 372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.39, 909.86 and 372.83 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.39 : 909.86 = 372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.39/909.86 = 372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.39x = 909.86 × 372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.39x = 339,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,216.69/607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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