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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.53, 910.62 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.53, 910.62 and 387.90 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.53 : 910.62 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.53/910.62 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.53x = 910.62 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.53x = 353,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,229.50/607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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