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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 838.67 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 838.67 and 359.27 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 838.67 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/838.67 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 838.67 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 301,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,309.27/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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