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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 838.52 and 386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 838.52 and 386.59 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 838.52 = 386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/838.52 = 386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 838.52 × 386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 324,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,164.61/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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