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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 838.20 and 358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 838.20 and 358.78 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 838.20 = 358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/838.20 = 358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 838.20 × 358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 300,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,729.40/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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