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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 838.36 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 838.36 and 358.77 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 838.36 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/838.36 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 838.36 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 300,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,778.42/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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