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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 838.77 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 838.77 and 371.73 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 838.77 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/838.77 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 838.77 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 311,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,795.97/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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