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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 838.26 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 838.26 and 386.64 is: 533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 838.26 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/838.26 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 838.26 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 324,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,104.85/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.45

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