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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 837.96 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 837.96 and 386.15 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 837.96 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/837.96 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 837.96 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 323,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,577.12/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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