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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 838.13 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 838.13 and 386.58 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 838.13 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/838.13 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 838.13 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 323,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,999.22/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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