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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 838.32 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 838.32 and 358.92 is: 495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 838.32 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/838.32 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 838.32 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 300,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,889.81/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.19

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