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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 838.28 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 838.28 and 386.34 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 838.28 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/838.28 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 838.28 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 323,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,861.10/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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