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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 838.36 and 359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 838.36 and 359.05 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 838.36 = 359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/838.36 = 359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 838.36 × 359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 301,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,013.16/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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