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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.57, 838.35 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.57, 838.35 and 342.01 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.57 : 838.35 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.57/838.35 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.57x = 838.35 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.57x = 286,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,720.42/607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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