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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 838.41 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 838.41 and 386.36 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 838.41 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/838.41 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 838.41 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 323,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,928.09/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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