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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.84, 838.96 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.84, 838.96 and 387.11 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.84 : 838.96 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.84/838.96 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.84x = 838.96 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.84x = 324,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,770.94/607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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