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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 839.16 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 839.16 and 386.93 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 839.16 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/839.16 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 839.16 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 324,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,696.18/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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