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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 838.41 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 838.41 and 400.50 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 838.41 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/838.41 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 838.41 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 335,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,783.21/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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