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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 838.15 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 838.15 and 358.90 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 838.15 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/838.15 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 838.15 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 300,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,809.04/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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