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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 838.47 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 838.47 and 371.52 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 838.47 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/838.47 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 838.47 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 311,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,508.37/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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