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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 838.92 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 838.92 and 368.64 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 838.92 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/838.92 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 838.92 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 309,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,259.47/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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