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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 838.88 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 838.88 and 359.33 is: 495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 838.88 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/838.88 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 838.88 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 301,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,430.11/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.87

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