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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.75, 838.40 and 383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.75, 838.40 and 383.59 is: 529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 838.40 = 383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/838.40 = 383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 838.40 × 383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 321,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,595.75/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.16

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