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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 838.78 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 838.78 and 342.27 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 838.78 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/838.78 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 838.78 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 287,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,088.37/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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