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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 837.96 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 837.96 and 374.24 is: 516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 837.96 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/837.96 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 837.96 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 313,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,598.15/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.19

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