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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 838.38 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 838.38 and 374.56 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 838.38 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/838.38 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 838.38 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 314,023.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,023.61/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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