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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 838.32 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 838.32 and 374.60 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 838.32 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/838.32 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 838.32 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 314,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,034.67/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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