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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 839.14 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 839.14 and 384.01 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 839.14 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/839.14 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 839.14 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 322,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,235.09/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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