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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 838.62 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 838.62 and 386.40 is: 533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 838.62 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/838.62 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 838.62 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 324,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,042.77/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.46

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