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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 838.56 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 838.56 and 342.11 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 838.56 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/838.56 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 838.56 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 286,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,879.76/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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