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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 838.64 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 838.64 and 359.03 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 838.64 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/838.64 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 838.64 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 301,099.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,099.91/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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