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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 838.18 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 838.18 and 371.18 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 838.18 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/838.18 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 838.18 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 311,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,118.21/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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