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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 838.94 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 838.94 and 359.21 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 838.94 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/838.94 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 838.94 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 301,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,349.65/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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