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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 838.67 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 838.67 and 386.82 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 838.67 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/838.67 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 838.67 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 324,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,414.57/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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