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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 838.58 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 838.58 and 359.04 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 838.58 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/838.58 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 838.58 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 301,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,081.97/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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