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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.78, 910.18 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.78, 910.18 and 387.64 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.78 : 910.18 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.78/910.18 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.78x = 910.18 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.78x = 352,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,822.18/607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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