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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.67, 838.57 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.67, 838.57 and 358.96 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.67 : 838.57 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.67/838.57 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.67x = 838.57 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.67x = 301,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,013.09/607.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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