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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 837.97 and 397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 837.97 and 397.38 is: 548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 837.97 = 397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/837.97 = 397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 837.97 × 397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 332,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,992.63/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.10

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