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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 838.66 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 838.66 and 374.92 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 838.66 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/838.66 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 838.66 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 314,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,430.41/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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