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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 838.08 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 838.08 and 358.74 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 838.08 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/838.08 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 838.08 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 300,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,652.82/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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