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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 838.74 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 838.74 and 371.55 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 838.74 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/838.74 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 838.74 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 311,629.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,629.65/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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