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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.67, 838.55 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.67, 838.55 and 359 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.67 : 838.55 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.67/838.55 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.67x = 838.55 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.67x = 301,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,039.45/607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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