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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.39, 838.29 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.39, 838.29 and 386.99 is: 534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.39 : 838.29 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.39/838.29 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.39x = 838.29 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.39x = 324,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,406.80/607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.10

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