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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 838.18 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 838.18 and 374.52 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 838.18 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/838.18 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 838.18 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 313,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,915.17/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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