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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.57, 838.56 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.57, 838.56 and 358.90 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.57 : 838.56 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.57/838.56 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.57x = 838.56 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.57x = 300,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,959.18/607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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