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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 838.53 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 838.53 and 359.19 is: 495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 838.53 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/838.53 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 838.53 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 301,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,191.59/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.57

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